You can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, via streaming, or in person in New York City.

TV and streaming

• The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs live on NBC from about 8:30 a.m. to noon in all U.S. time zones.

• You can stream it live on Peacock during the same time window.

• NBC is also available through live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling (availability and any free trials depend on the service).

• A Spanish-language simulcast runs on Telemundo starting at 8:30 a.m. for viewers who prefer Spanish coverage.

• NBC usually runs an encore broadcast of the parade at 2 p.m. ET/PT on Thanksgiving.

Watching in person in NYC

• You can watch the parade for free along its 2.5‑mile route in Manhattan; no general tickets are required.

• The route typically starts at West 77th Street and Central Park West, goes around Columbus Circle, along Central Park South, then down Sixth Avenue to Macy’s Herald Square.

• Popular public viewing areas include the west side of Central Park West, the south side of Central Park South, and along Sixth Avenue; arriving very early (often by 6 a.m. or earlier) is recommended to get a good spot.